Where Does Whisky Get Its Colour From?

colour of whisky line up

We are all guilty of judging whisky by its colour, but what can the colour of whisky actually tell us? Our eyes often impact our thinking and subject us to tasting notes before we even take the first sip. Also, […]

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What to Drink on Burns Night

what to drink on burns night

Burns Night is an annual celebration (25th Jan) in memory of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Robert Burns is often referred to as a pre-Romantic poet for his sensitivity to nature, spontaneity, his fierce stance for freedom and against authority […]

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Pintail Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pintail single malt scotch whisky

The story of Pintail started back in 1931 when Matthew Gloag & Son bottled its ‘house sherry’ in Perth, Scotland. It won wide acclaim and numerous awards for its high-quality sherry wines and was featured in Tatler magazine throughout the […]

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Best Scotch Whisky for Christmas

christmas whisky

When I think of the ideal whisky for Christmas, my mind and my tastebuds take me to those warming spices, dense fruit cakes, rich, fruity notes and maybe even a little smoke in there somewhere. I’m usually a bit of […]

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Tomatin Italian Collection Review

Tomatin Italian collection

Tomatin Distillery regularly releases special limited-edition series using casks from various countries. They have previously presented a selection of casks from France and Portugal. In September this year, they revealed the latest in the series: the Italian Collection. Italian Collection […]

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Drinking Cocktails in Glasgow City Centre

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It would be rude not to drink cocktails in Glasgow. There are many of bars in the city, some better than others, so here’s a list of bars I like to visit for a cocktail or few. Glasgow is blessed […]

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